THE SHACK IS MOBILE @ SXSW: STAYING SOCIAL

If you know a social media-internet obsessed person, you have probably recognized that they have some sort of device, whether it’s a smart phone, laptop, or tablet, glued to the palm of their hands at all times. With an electronic device as a companion, it’s got to fit your needs. Leave a comment for your chance to snag a great gadget from The Shack.

UPDATE: We have selected our winners for this post. Check back for more giveaways!

Lauren D.

Frank Tellez

alexxio gilli

nowadays the words facebook, twitter and smartphones are strictly linked together with the word iphone. I’m trying to buy one and give away my old phone, otherwise i’ll build my own following a DIY guide and buying stuff from radioshack!! XD

Beverly

David

I think a netbook computer is the best way to use Facebook on the go because if you are using a cell phone you would have to pay for the internet, but if you use a netbook you could connect to a free wireless network and using Facebook would be faster.

fancpantz2

Kathy S.

C’mon and hook me up Radio Shack! I’m a social media addict, but my 6 year old Gateway laptop is not cutting it anymore! Just to use it I have to keep it plugged into the wall outlet AND the paint has worn off so much that you can barely tell it was once a silver laptop! My favorite gadget is the HP Mini 10.1" Netbook. If you pick me, my social media addict heart will thank you very much.

Greg M.

JW

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Denise

I would say a tablet or netbook would probably be the way to go! I have done the smart phone thing and am currently taking a break from that. But having 2 children at home that constantly want to use the desktop or laptop, I would love to have something small that I hide from the girls lol

Patti

Adam Ayala

The Shack is the home for all your gift giving electronic needs. Good luck to me in the hopes I win this contest. I feel so out of date for not being able to be more socially in-touch every minute of my waking day.

jrpettibone

ms moni

AlexanderCO

I know I have little chance to win so here is my $.02.
The Galaxy Tab, while not as powerful as the iPad, fills a niche, for those that won’t or can’t carry a 9/10" tablet. The 7" tab allows people to carry all their media from the cloud wherever they want.

Debbie

Trevor G

cathi

sandie glass

I would be lost without my smartpone, it’s my "life on the go." February of 2010 my husband’s contract was up and I was getting back surgery so to be nice – he graciously traded up and gave me his renewal, and ever since hes been suck w/a dinosaur phone. He recently tried to upgrade and they totally hosed him and said he STILL had to wait 4 more months. I feel horrible he did such a sweet and caring thing in my time of need and now he is stuck with a boring phone that does nothing! My husband just this past friday 3/11/11 sat once again, through another surgery for me and he never complains about anything, he always puts family waaaay ahead of himself, so if with your contest I could possibly give him the chance to get something awesome and new I would be so grateful! Thank you for taking the time to read this and for your consideration!

Andre G.

Carla

TGPMD

I only have an not-so-smart cell phone and I don’t take my laptop with me all the time, so I think any type of Tablet or mini or other device would be great! I’d take anything to stay in touch more and be able to check on FB more often!!!

wuilber

Johnny S.

rocketman

I simply cannot go anywhere without my phone, I use it for email, maps, txting to keep in touch wit family, friends and other important contacts & it would be nice to get an upgrade or win something nice.

Celes Mickle

The IPhone 3GS with ATT that I currently have, the HP Mini Notebook, the HTC, the IPod Touch and others are good for social networking. I will be the winner of the HP Mini Netbook. I Pray that I am the winner for the HP Mini Netbook for my start up business and for my school work. I always wanted an HP Mini Notebook, but do not have the money to purchase one right now. I am a number one fan of Radio Shack. I just brought me a cell phone case at Radio Shack. Radio Shack will always be my number one store to buy electronics at. I love You all at Radio Shack. Have a Blessed Week.

Sharonnelt

Sara

The Inspire is an amazing communication device. With social networking,email and video chat at your fingertips you can stay in contact with ease. The speed and visuals are amazing and I’m told it only costs you $20 a month to make it a wiring hotspot for all your devices, including computers. Not that you’ll need one with the Inspire’s large screen size. You can pic and video edit as you take the image and after… there are so many cool features.

bedwa

Cindy

Wall

The device has to fit in your own lifestyle, be portable, easy to use, and most of all affordable.
And the biggest thing is it must be readable, i.e. "big print" for those that need it.
The Samsung tablet will work for me!!

DaveS

Linda

RAD Moose

I got my Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V from RadioShack and am really happy with my purchase. I use it on FB and Twitter via HootSuite, check in with FourSquare and grab my gmail. It has allowed me to spend more time away from a desk or laptop.

Janice

laptop! For the simple fact that to use any of the better features of the phone, you have to pay extra to get text messaging (PER text), web browsing, etc, but with a laptop, you have the ease and comfort of typing (vs a tiny phone keyboard), multi-window capability, etc without losing any mobility!

Doha A.

Freida A. Custodio

Hmmm. If only I had a Samsung Tablet for Sprint, I could promise someone/a group I would dedicate a Tweet to them EVERY DAY for a year telling them how great they are (with the hashtag of their choice. That’s a promise) A tablet would make me complete. I think I’m your girl for the Samsung Tablet for Sprint. Please make me happy tech-geek. Thank you.

teena

Beth Bomben

My friend has an HTC Evo and it is really cool but I’ve also played with the new HTC Inspire which is just as cool but on AT&T’s 4G. The Inspire appears to be very similar to the Evo in that it has an 8MP camera with LED flash and huge screen, but I have AT&T and I am excited to see how the new 4G web works with the Evo’s younger, hipper cousin! As for the Galaxy Tablet, I wish it made calls. So for me, the Inspire definitely takes the cake!

jd davis

artoflove

artoflove

If you know a social media-internet obsessed person, you have probably recognized that they have some sort of device, whether it’s a smart phone, laptop, or tablet, glued to the palm of their hands at all times. With an electronic device as a companion, it’s got to fit your needs. Leave a comment for your chance to win a Samsung Tablet for Sprint, HTC Inspire 4G, Samsung Captivate for AT&T, or a HP Mini 10.1" Notebook.

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Johnwiz2

Catherine

My Motorola Atrix. Lots of power, but compact enough for a mom of teens and toddler to pack that doesn’t take too much room. Keeps the toddler busy when I need it. Helps me keep up with everyone’s busy schedule including my busy military husband’s schedule, too. It’s great having a mini computer at my fingertips. It helps to keep me connected to all of our family and friends at a click of a button.

Catherine

My Motorola Atrix. Lots of power, but compact enough for a mom of teens and toddler to pack that doesn’t take too much room. Keeps the toddler busy when I need it. Helps me keep up with everyone’s busy schedule including my busy military husband’s schedule, too. It’s great having a mini computer at my fingertips. It helps to keep me connected to all of our family and friends at a click of a button.